PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hyun Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axl Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim comes to the cage accompanied by To the Top. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kim
vs
Aoki

176 cm
18
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
162 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hyun Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Axl Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Sosuke Kotani and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aoki looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kim is fending him off so far but Aoki persists. Nope, Kim circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Kim does no damage.
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aoki.
Kim misses with a double jab.
Aoki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Hyun Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aoki shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyun Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Axl Aoki.
Aoki dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Kim leaves Aoki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Aoki feints and as Kim raises his hands in defense, Aoki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kim has his feet on Aoki's thighs here. He's pushed Aoki off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Aoki screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hyun Kim!